R499 - develop and approve departure from specifications (DFS) package for subpac stand alone seabird system

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE for N5322323RC00A6S

UNDERSEA WARFIGHTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER (UDC) is conducting a market survey to determine the interest and capability of Industry to participate in a competitive acquisition of services in support of ARCTIC SUBMARINE LABORATORY (ASL).

Services shall be required at the following locations:

-UWDC DET ASL

53370 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego CA, 92106

The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement (in accordance with Seaport-NxG rolling admissions) is 541330 with a size standard of $41.5.

The contract term will be a base period of one year. The anticipated award date is 01 June 2023. It is anticipated that the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted in May 2023.

The resulting Task Order is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

Disclaimer: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement.

This notice is for market research purposes only and IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

The Government is performing market research in order to determine if small businesses possess the capability to execute the requirements within this acquisition. Respondents need to indicate all small business designations.

Interested business firms who meet the capability requirements identified in this notice are requested to reply to this notice with a response.

Based upon small business responses received, consideration will be given to defining what part of the acquisition, if any, will be set-aside for small business competition.

PROJECT INFORMATION: UNDERSEA WARFIGHTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER (UDC) ARCTIC SUBMARINE LABORATORY (ASL) Departure from Specifications (DFS).

DESCRIPTION: See the attached Statement of Work.

Background: This services described herein will support Arctic Submarine Laboratory (ASL) in planning, preparing for, and conducting submarine pacific/arctic operations and performing research regarding operational performance of nuclear submarines in the pacific/arctic.

The procurement will consist of the following: Contractor to research, develop, and have a Departure from Specification (DFS) for modifying a NAVSEA approved TempAlt package.

This will support SUBPACs requirement of a having a Seabird stand-alone system installed on several SUBPAC submarines.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Interested contractors are to submit the following information: company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, e-mail address; DUNS, and information regarding your company’s experience identifying: contracting agency, contract number, title, place of performance, years of performance, and value of contract per year. Interested firms should submit a document which furnishes information describing relevant demonstrated experience, qualifications, and details.

The submissions shall be Times New Roman, font size 12 and shall not exceed eight (8) one-sided, 8 inc X 11 in pages in Microsoft Word or PDF format to the contract specialist via email to: michelle.a.muniz.civ@us.navy.milSubmissions must be received via email no later than 3:00 PM PDT on Monday 22 May 2023.

Questions or comments regarding this notice shall be posted to the Contract Negotiator in writing and via EMAIL ONLY.

No phone calls will be accepted.

NO HARDCOPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered. Personal visits for the purpose of discussing this announcement will not be scheduled. THIS is NOT a REQUEST for a PROPOSAL.